Getting a male pup fixed???

Question

I have a female puppy and was planning on getting a home for her brother but, he got very sick and almost died. I nursed him back to health and now I am very attached. I am planning on keeping him also. Any one know the round about age on how old they are when it is time to get them fixed? I guess it is different for all dogs but, A estimate would be appreciated. Thanks!

Answer 1

I differ from all your other replies (know I'll be getting a "backlash" too!).
But I'm a firm believer in waiting till 7-8 mths. old,... when ALL the male hormones are in and the dog is more fully developed in the private parts.
Thru yrs. of experience, I've encountered problems when "fixing" is done too early to some pets.
Totally against the new "pediatric neutering/spaying" at wks./mths. old.

Answer 2

4-6 months. It's done when they're young because they're able to heal more quickly and with less complications at this age. With todays veterinarian care, they will be up and about in no time after the surgery.

Kudos to you for being a responsible pet owner and getting your dogs spayed/neutered!

Answer 3

The safest time you can get a male neutered is around 5 months of age or older. Its best to have the procedure done earlier rather than later because the dog will be easier to house train and he'll less likely want to lift his leg to mark his territory on everything.

Answer 4

The age tends to be about 12-16 weeks. It is not dependant on dog breed-however the dog should be healthy when you decide to have it done because any kind of surgery is a risk. Also, most vets require a rabies vaccination-so keep that in mind as well

Answer 5

"In the United States, most dogs and cats are spayed/neutered between 5 and 8 months of age. To try to control pet overpopulation, many humane shelters have started to spay/neuter all animals before they are adopted. This means they are spaying/neutering animals at a younger age, even 6-14 weeks of age. Many veterinarians in private practice have started early spaying/neutering as well."
http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=2&cat=1625&articleid=903

"When can I have this procedure done?
Both procedures can be performed as early as six weeks of age. American Humane is a strong proponet of "early" neutering since this guarantees that the animals will not be able to breed and populate within a community."
http://www.americanhumane.org/site/PageServer?pagename=pa_care_issues_spay_neuter#when

Answer 6

The more they weigh, the more it will cost you. I suggest around 4 months. You want to do it before they are 6 months because they'll start lifing their leg (to pee) on things in your home, tend to be more aggressive, and even run away from home (wonder off). Taking care after neutering males is soooo much easier than after spaying females!

Answer 7

Around 6 months old.

Answer 8

that's not elementary yet now and lower back male doggies are born without testicles. that's lots greater probable than the breeder having bumped off them. so a techniques as your canine's temperament some canine are merely greater timid than others, it has no longer something to do with testosterone or the shortcoming of testicles even regardless of the undeniable fact that it controlled by using genetics and ecosystem.

Answer 9

In order to avoid any aggressive traits in behavior, it's advisable to do this earlier than later - as early as 4 mos. on, depending on the breed and rate of growth. Probably best if you have a female littermate who's maturing too. Lots of shelters, pet or feed stores and veterinary offices have low-cost spay/neuter clinics on a regular basis. Check it out!

Answer 10

my vet said the usual is not before 6 months old, or when you can see their testicles. we had our yorkie done at 5 months b'c the vet said it would be ok and it was fine. he napped the rest of the day and was fine the next day, vet said to keep him away from stairs but he was too small to use them anyway at just 3 pounds. he's 5 yrs old now and doing great.
enjoy your little guy!